At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.
At Northwestern Mutual, we believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. These beliefs launched our company over 160 years ago. Today, they're just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual.
We're strong and growing. In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual. We're strong, innovative and growing.
We invest in our people. We provide opportunities for employees to grow themselves, their career and in turn, our business.
We care. We make a positive difference in our communities. Nationally, thousands have benefitted from our support of research and programs to fight childhood cancer. Each year, our Foundation, employees and financial representatives donate time, talent and financial support to causes they're passionate about.
Who We Are:
Data Science and Analytics plays a key role in the Core Data and Analytics (CDA) organization. We use data to provide key insights, business intelligence and data science products that advance NM's strategic priorities.
What's the Role:

• Works with multiple teams and across Northwestern Mutual business functions to define scope, priorities and dependencies of data and data science and analytics projects.
• Defines priorities and measures based on business partner objectives.
• Identifies and mitigates program risks by removing impediments and escalating when applicable. Is well versed in risk management processes.
• Lead, coordinate and participate in program ceremonies from concept to production.
• Solves unique problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions.
• Collaborates with leadership to align resources across programs, projects or services; works within general department policies and industry guidelines.
• Adheres to the organizational program structure and follows PMO standards to deliver on the program objectives.
• Heavily focused on strong communication to ensure key decisions and project status is clear to stakeholders at all levels in an enterprise setting.
• Responsible for reporting status, achievements and results in a timely manner and in accordance with PMO standards.
• Maintains positive working relationships with stakeholders, business partners and team members.
• Ensure proper QA process is actively implemented across all initiatives.
• Detail oriented and deadline driven.
• Contributes to a positive team culture with a can do attitude
• Is an eager and constant learner.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, IT or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 9-14 years of professional experience
• Five or more years of project management experience at a program management level in a technology and/or data function.
• Experience working within program management methodologies & governance
• Working knowledge of project management / agile tooling, Jira a plus
• Practical knowledge of database design and experience gathering technical data requirements preferred.
• This job is not covered by the existing Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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This job is not covered by the existing Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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